If you’ve been involved in work on large job sites, you know that a big part of safety is simply keeping track...
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Installing PEX in the Commercial Market
PEX is increasingly being chosen over copper, CPVC and other metal and plastic piping materials in plumbing applications in new commercial construction....
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PEX Re-Pipes Benefit Commercial Building Renovations
As buildings continue to age, and renovations continue to expand, it is becoming apparent to many in the commercial building world that...
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Plumbing Company Expands into Lining
Ronny and Harley Perry founded Perry Plumbing Heating & Air of San Diego, California, in 1977, but when the military contracts started...
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Can Your Jetter Survive the Cold Winter Months?
As temperatures dip below freezing, it’s time for sewer and drain cleaners in cold-weather climates to take note and ensure a key piece...
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Water-Saving Plumbing Fixtures Have Come a Long Way
With the big Greenbuild International Conference and Expo occurring in Los Angeles last week, I wanted to reflect on how water-saving plumbing...
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What Should You Do When a Trench Gives Way?
Let’s assume your plumbing company has an excellent safety program. You’ve been trained and designated as the competent person on project excavation sites....
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Plumber Product News: Caleffi Hydronic Systems Air Separators
The 551 Series of DISCAL air separators from Caleffi Hydronic Systems are designed to continuously remove air from hydronic heating and cooling...
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Plumber Industry News: Asahi/America Names Business Development Manager
Asahi/America named Jon Alanis business development manager for industrial products in the western region. Based in Arizona, he will promote the company’s...
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Making the Connection With PEX: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Recently, I came across an online article that featured contractors’ experiences with various types of cross-linked polyethylene, or PEX, connection systems —...
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Senate Passes Bill Calling for WaterSense Authorization
The U.S. Senate passed the $9.4 billion Water Resources Development Act (S.2848) by a 95-3 vote, calling for the authorization of the Environmental...
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Coffee with Caleffi: Hydronic Piping Systems – Proven Designs (Part 1)
John Siegenthaler, mechanical engineer with Caleffi Hydronic Solutions, leads an online webinar “Part 1: Hydronic Piping Systems – Proven Designs,” from noon...
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Plumber Product News: StoneAge Small Pipe Cleaning Nozzle
The Beetle BT25 small pipe cleaning nozzle from StoneAge pairs with a Navigator, ProDrive or Boiler Tube Cleaner for clearing process piping,...
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Calm Response Saves the Day for 30-Floor Hotel
The 2 a.m. call came in from the manager of a large hotel, who reported sewage from a broken 6-inch main had...



















